"BIZNES meble.pl" international 1/2018

high-performance materials X technology international edition 1/2018 [ BIZNES meble.pl 97 f in front of our very eyes. The proverbial Mr or Mrs Smith pays attention not only to the appearance of the fabric, but also to its functionality when buying upholstered furniture. They look for a fabric that not only looks fabulous on the furniture, but also, and perhaps above all, checks out in everyday life – is waterproof and easy to clean. More and more of us is unwilling to compromise – when we return home we want to fully relax and feel the full freedom of life without restriction. Without stains and dirt. Upholstery fabrics with better properties are used in general (in many cases mandatory) on the contract market (hotels, restaurants, public facilities) – claims Paweł Zapał, sales representative for Poland, the Czech Republic, Hun- gary and Slovakia at Spradling Europe. – Materials of ‘standard’ properties are the unquestioned leader in the individual customer sector (home furniture users). The dif- ferent requirements here are obvious – the contract market, in most cases, requires not only attractive design but also specific, higher properties with appropriate certificates. The UPHOLSTERY FABRICS OF HIGHER TECHNICAL PROPERTIES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN STANDARD FABRICS DESIGNED FOR PRIVATE, INDIVIDUAL USE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CHOICE OF INVESTORS STILL DEPENDS MOSTLY ON PRICE, NOT QUALITY OR LOGIC. STANDARD FABRICS DO NOT HAVE PROPERTIES REQUIRED IN COMMERCIAL INTERIORS (DURABILITY, RESISTANCE, EASY-TO-CLEAN AND SO ON), SO AFTER AbSHORT TIME IT SHOWS THAT FURNITURE, DESPITE ATTRACTIVE FORM, DOES NOT HAVE THE EXPECTED QUALITY. MONEY IS SPENT IN VAIN, AND THE CUSTOMER IS UNHAPPY. Barbara ’ukasiak, commercial director of Muraspec Polska. THE PRACTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE FABRICS GO HAND IN HAND WITH THE AESTHETICS. LINEN, RECOGNIZED AS LUXURIOUS, BRINGS AbCLASS AND UNIQUE STYLE TO THE INTERIORS. TRENDY PATTERNS CREATED BY DESIGNERS ARE IN TURN AbGUARANTEE OF FRESHNESS, ORIGINALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER. Marcin Herman, ¥wiat Lnu. The ‘Nero’collection, Ridex, 20 thousand Martindale cycles, 416 g/m 2 , 140 cm wide, composition: 100% polyester. ‘Esperta’(Toccare, manufactured by the Agmamito Group) is characterized by innovative structure of the fabric, consisting of three layers: base, foam filling (TFL Soft&Strong layer) and outer layer: synthetic nubuck.Thanks toTFL Soft&Strong System Esperta is not as stiff as standard nubuck, it does not crease or fold on furniture.Very soft structure for maximum comfort. ‘Esperta’is a very durable fabric (80 thousand Martindale cycles, colour resistance to light: 6, colour resistance to friction: 4-5), has very low tendency to mucus. In addition, the ‘Water-Blocked’coating prevents the absorption of liquids.Was awarded the Gold Medal at the ‘Home Decor 2016’fair. An interesting proposition from the Lech brand is ‘Gomez’, a fabric with a thick and dura- ble structure. Gentle shine gives elegant character.Thanks to its texture, the new fabric is extremely fashionable.The wide range of colours makes the ‘Gomez’look both stylish and modern.There are shades of beige, brown, blue and even pink. Abrasion resistance: 16 thousand Martindale cycles.